EDU 3480 - Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts

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Aurora University

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Description:

4 semester hours This is a basic course in methods of teaching reading. Many approaches to teaching reading are examined, including basal, literature-based, individualized, reading workshop, guided reading, and language experience. Through lecture and lab the student gains experience in planning reading lessons designed tomeet the needs of children from various cultural and experiential backgrounds. Students will develop an understanding of the methods of teaching language arts, with an emphasis on principles, trends,methods andmaterials based on current research, practice and the integration of technology. Students will learn how to develop a community of learners in a classroom where the teacher interacts with the children while applying learning theories and gain an understanding of how children learn best. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check, EDU2100 and EDU2260.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aurora.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 892-6431

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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